Benton Harbor riots

The city of Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA has had two major riots.

1966

On August 30, 1966, due to a fatal shooting,^[1] residents rioted for six days. Governor George W. Romney dispatched troops from the Michigan National Guard, who stood down on September 5.^[2][3]

2003

Riots occurred in Benton Harbor in 2003. ^[4]

Other years

Benton Harbor also experienced rioting in 1960, 1967, and 1990.^[3]

References

1. ↑ "Negro Crowd Stones Cars in Michigan". Chicago Tribune. 1966-09-01. Retrieved 2008-03-21. 
2. ↑ History of the Michigan National Guard: The Tumultuous 1960s: Benton Harbor, 1966, State of Michigan website.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ast, William F. III (2003-06-19). "Violence brings back bad memories for some". The Herald-Palladium. Retrieved 2008-03-19. 
4. ↑ http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/0620/p01s04-ussc.html

External links

• Benton Harbor, A Plan for Positive Change: Final Report of the Governor’s Benton Harbor Task Force, Reverend James Atterberry and Greg Roberts, co-chairs, October 15, 2003
• Wilgoren, Jodi (2003-06-19). "Fatal Police Chase Ignites Rampage in Michigan Town". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-07-30.